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Get the latest hip-hop and rap music news as it happens! Browse recently published articles covering artist updates, album drops, collaborations and trending stories on HotNewHipHop. Music There are some incredible hip-hop albums coming out tonight as Rod Wave, Erykah Badu, The Alchemist, DJ Dahi, and Fat Joe prepare to drop.
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Alexander Cole August 27, 2026 Music Fat Joe has given Drake much praise, and Drizzy's beef with Joe's friend DJ Khaled put him in a tough spot.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 28, 2026 Music The Game’s latest court challenge failed as Priscilla Rainey continues pursuing the money she is owed.
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Erika Marie August 28, 2026 Music Young Stoner Life was supposed to drop "Slime Language 3" today, but Ian Connor may have delayed some things for Young Thug and company.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 28, 2026 Music Other updates on the Lil Durk trial include Brian Steel's cross-examination of OTF Jam, whose testimony held a lot of importance this week.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 29, 2026 Music The longtime defense attorney pointed to Thug’s difficult childhood and massive career as proof of what he overcame.
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Erika Marie August 28, 2026 Music Many Travis Scott fans lamented Mike Dean's absence on "JACKBOYS 2," but it looks like the duo is back in business.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 29, 2026 Music The case ended before Sony filed a response, with neither side revealing the terms of their agreement.
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Erika Marie August 28, 2026 Music A former security guard says Black employees were treated worse while Ye argues his online posts should stay out of court.
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Erika Marie August 28, 2026 Music This Boosie Badazz and Rod Wave situation has brought up questions about homage, ownership, label deals, and biting.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 28, 2026 Music OTF Jam was back on the stand today for the trial of Lil Durk, and he offered some harsh words regarding his former boss.
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Alexander Cole August 27, 2026 Music Stove God Cooks could neither confirm nor deny that Jay-Z is dropping an album soon, but they might have a collaboration coming soon.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 28, 2026 Music Mustard's ex-wife Chanel McFarlane reportedly saw burglars in her home via security cameras and went there to confront them.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 28, 2026 Music Fans spotted the Boy at CNE dressed up like Iron Man. Is “FOMO” on the way?
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Aron A. August 28, 2026 Music The "Grand Theft Auto" series has shouted out hip-hop for a long time, and the "GTA VI" special look on Netflix is no exception.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 28, 2026 Music Trap Lore Ross' coverage of the Lil Durk trial has resulted in some controversy, which Doodie Lo wants to mitigate.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 29, 2026 Music Rick Ross and 50 Cent have spent a lot of time downplaying each other's successes and celebrating each other's failures in music and beyond.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 29, 2026 Music On HotNewHipHop's latest livestream, Aron and I also discussed Drake's "FOMO" teases, Hit-Boy's Nas comments, and recent Rod Wave debates.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 29, 2026
Music Hip-Hop Albums & Songs Dropping Tonight, August 28, 2026 There are some incredible hip-hop albums coming out tonight as Rod Wave, Erykah Badu, The Alchemist, DJ Dahi, and Fat Joe prepare to drop.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Fat Joe Speaks On Trying To Squash Drake's Beef With DJ Khaled Fat Joe has given Drake much praise, and Drizzy's beef with Joe's friend DJ Khaled put him in a tough spot.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music The Game Loses Another Appeal In Priscilla Rainey’s $7.13M Collection Fight The Game’s latest court challenge failed as Priscilla Rainey continues pursuing the money she is owed.
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Erika Marie 
Music "Slime Language 3" May Have Been Delayed Due To Birth Of Ian Connor's Child Young Stoner Life was supposed to drop "Slime Language 3" today, but Ian Connor may have delayed some things for Young Thug and company.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Jury In Lil Durk Trial Shown "Slide For King Von" Messages On Social Media Other updates on the Lil Durk trial include Brian Steel's cross-examination of OTF Jam, whose testimony held a lot of importance this week.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Brian Steel Explains Why He Believes Young Thug “Is America” The longtime defense attorney pointed to Thug’s difficult childhood and massive career as proof of what he overcame.
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Erika Marie 
Music Travis Scott Suggests Mike Dean Will Be Heavily Involved With His New Album Many Travis Scott fans lamented Mike Dean's absence on "JACKBOYS 2," but it looks like the duo is back in business.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Jermaine Dupri Resolves $18M Sony Royalty Lawsuit The case ended before Sony filed a response, with neither side revealing the terms of their agreement.
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Erika Marie 
Music Kanye Wants Antisemitic Posts Banned From Discrimination Trial A former security guard says Black employees were treated worse while Ye argues his online posts should stay out of court.
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Erika Marie 
Music Rod Wave & Boosie Badazz Go At Each Other Over Allegedly Unpaid Samples This Boosie Badazz and Rod Wave situation has brought up questions about homage, ownership, label deals, and biting.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music OTF Jam Reveals Why He Snitched And Why He Has No Respect For Lil Durk OTF Jam was back on the stand today for the trial of Lil Durk, and he offered some harsh words regarding his former boss.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Stove God Cooks' Hook For Jay-Z Suggests A New Hov Album Is Imminent Stove God Cooks could neither confirm nor deny that Jay-Z is dropping an album soon, but they might have a collaboration coming soon.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Mustard's Ex-Wife Allegedly Chased Burglars Down After Home Intrusion Mustard's ex-wife Chanel McFarlane reportedly saw burglars in her home via security cameras and went there to confront them.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake Seemingly Films New Music Video As Iron Man At Toronto Festival Fans spotted the Boy at CNE dressed up like Iron Man. Is “FOMO” on the way?
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Aron A. 
Music Every Hip-Hop Song In GTA VI's Extended Look The "Grand Theft Auto" series has shouted out hip-hop for a long time, and the "GTA VI" special look on Netflix is no exception.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Doodie Lo Claims Lil Durk Wants Fans To Leave Trap Lore Ross Alone Trap Lore Ross' coverage of the Lil Durk trial has resulted in some controversy, which Doodie Lo wants to mitigate.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music 50 Cent Is Full Of Glee After Rick Ross' Shows Get Canceled Rick Ross and 50 Cent have spent a lot of time downplaying each other's successes and celebrating each other's failures in music and beyond.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music How Hip-Hop Media Is Dividing Over The Lil Durk Trial On HotNewHipHop's latest livestream, Aron and I also discussed Drake's "FOMO" teases, Hit-Boy's Nas comments, and recent Rod Wave debates.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares